Bmi

Should we ditch BMI and use the ‘body roundness index’ instead?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and…

2 weeks ago

U.S Preventive Services Task Force recommends clinicians refer children with high BMI to behavioral interventions

The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians refer children aged 6 years or older with a high…

2 weeks ago

Waist-to-height ratio bests BMI for predicting fat mass in children

Waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR) is an inexpensive alternative to body mass index (BMI) for predicting fat mass (FM) in pediatric…

3 months ago

Being Moderately Overweight Lowers Cardiovascular Death Risk In Older Adults With Diabetes: Study

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for reducing cardiovascular risks, especially for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Researchers have now…

3 months ago

New analysis shows tirzepatide consistently reduces body weight regardless of body mass index (BMI) before treatment

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Tirzepatide, a medication authorized to treat obesity and/or type 2 diabetes, consistently reduces bodyweight regardless of…

4 months ago

People At High Risk Of Obesity In Middle Age If Parents Were Obese: Study

Individuals are at high risk of obesity in the middle age if the parents were obese during the same stage,…

4 months ago

100% Fruit Juice Associated With Weight Gain In Children, Adults

Which is better: eating a whole fruit or drinking the juice? Researchers recommend eating fruits instead of taking 100% fruit…

6 months ago

Adolescent Obesity Linked To Early Chronic Kidney Disease; Even Those With High-Normal BMI At Risk

Maintaining a healthy weight during teenage goes a long way in a person's future well-being. Obesity in adolescence is linked…

6 months ago

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